Where pets in Southwestern Manitoba find new homes
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Happy Endings
These are the stories of pets who have been adopted from Virden Pet Network. If you've adopted a cat or dog from us, please share your happy ending story and pictures with us.
Rima the Free Spirit Settles into Family Life
Rima was a wild one when first rescued (she was named after the wild jungle girl in the novel Green Mansions). She would hiss and howl like a banshee until she learned to trust. Luckily she calmed down and was adopted by a cat lovin' lady who says Rima rules the roost, playing queen bee to a couple of big dogs and a new little brother kitten.
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Rizzo & Jasmine
You may remember the two starving, sick kittens we rescued from a feral colony of cats at the Routledge dump? The ones whose eyes were practically ruined by a raging infection? Well, here they are now at home with their adoptive mom in Fort McMurray, AB. And they can see her and their new home just fine.
(Rizzo is the white cat, his sister Jasmine is the black blob to the left of him!)
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Ben: "The Perfect Cat in My Eyes"
Ben, the ginger tabby, with his new sister Molly in front showing who's boss. Ben was rescued in Elkhorn a few months ago and now calls Brandon home. Ben's new dad, Ryan, says "Ben and Molly have become good friends. They play together lots and spend most of the day chasing each other around the house. Ben is such a great cat!"
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PT, Sophie and Maggie: Three's a Family"There has been no sign of any of the 3 recognizing their names but when you call Lunch you should see the 3 tear up the floor to get to the kitchen. It is incredible. These little kittens purr in sync and it is just beautiful to hear. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you." -Ronnie, Carolyn and the kids (Brandon, MB)
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Tater: From Foundling to Fur Baby
Tater (now Leica) was rescued from the rafters of the Kola Feed Mill by a cat-loving employee who already had 6 of her own. So we put him up for adoption and soon after, he moved to his new home in Winnipeg. Tater's new mom wrote us to say, "He's doing wonderful! He's such a busy kitty always playing and finding new things to get into. He just loves my other kitty. He really enjoys sitting on the window sill and watching the birds on the next building. He really is just the cutest fur baby ever!"
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Cuddles With Her New Mom
You can see why Janet Gordon had to change Princess' name to Cuddles. What a bond these two have formed since they found each other!
Cuddles was rescued last winter by some children who found her at the toboggan hill. She'll never be cold or hungry again. Janet and those young rescuers are all animal heroes in our books!
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Mari
Mari is living proof that even the most fearful, skittish stray can turn her life around... with a little help from a "cat whisperer". Mari's adoptive mom was able to reach Mari when few others could, winning her trust almost immediately. Now Mari plays with toys and romps around the house like a kitten with a second lease on life. She went from the back alleys and dumpsters of Virden to being in rescue at Virden Pet Network to a warm and loving home... a real Cinderella story.
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Sunny / Ladybird
Sunny came into our rescue on a sunny Friday in September and was adopted just a few days later. Susan adopted Sunny as a present for her husband and it was love at first sight. "Ladybird is doing great, and has learned already to shake a paw and sit. She was originally going to kind of be an outdoor dog, but that only lasted 2 nights and now rests comfortably on our huge leather sectional with the other two (dogs). Both ears are erect now, and she's already grown quite a bit. She's a cutie." Quite a reversal of fortunes for a little girl who went from the pound to Virden Pet Network to a new family, all in just 7 days.
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Cosette
Once a dirty, scared little stray roaming downtown Virden, Cosette was rescued and brought into our care in the coldest part of last winter. She's now an affectionate, confident and sweet-natured girl who also volunteers as "foster mom" whenever new kittens (like Gracie, shown in the background) come into rescue. She nurtures them, plays with them, and watches over them as they sleep.
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Gracie
Gracie came into rescue after one of our board members noticed her cowering beside a building in Virden, looking lost and hungry. It was only when we picked her up that we noticed Gracie was a natural Manx. It turned out she was special in many other ways too... so special, her new mom and dad couldn't resist taking her home. They weren't really looking for a Manx, but are sure happy they got this one.
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Sumo
Sumo was adopted from the Virden Pet Network Christmas Eve, 2007. His new mom says he's doing great with his adoptive sister cats, Sara and Sharon, and his little brother Ira. After spending a year on the street existing on hand outs, this is indeed a happy ending for a wonderful boy. Live long and prosper, Sumo!
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Harley
This young'un is living proof that networking works. His owners wanted a good farm home for Harley to grow up on and asked us to put him on this website. A few days later, we were called by a man in need of a new best friend on his farm. Virden Pet Network connected him with Harley's owners and the very next day, Harley went home. We sure love a happy ending!
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Bailey
Bailey arrived in rescue on a cold November day and right from the very start, he knew he wanted to be somebody's one and only. Now he is! Bailey was adopted by a lovely Virden lady who had recently lost her elderly dog. She says she's had a few "chats" with Bailey about whether cats should be allowed to sit on dining tables, but otherwise Bailey is behaving himself like a gentleman and is enjoying sharing the bed with his one and only.
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Frank
This is Dreyton and his new little brother, Frank (named by Dreyton himself)! Dreyton chose Frank from the pictures of 7 kittens on our bulletin board at True Value Hardware. His mom Sherri says, "I would love for people to know how great it is to add a pet to the family and how much fun it can be! Thanks for hooking so many families up with pets." (August, 2007)
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